Monday, February 14, 2011

I'm elephant'ing

I have always loved this elephant pattern. And have manged to wear out one recipe of these...

I haven't knitted an elephant cardigan for years, so now I think that it's time for another. Originally I wanted to make the cardigan in a size 6 years so Agnes' bigsister Sarah could get it. And I even bought enough yarn for this size.

But then it struck me that maybe elephants were a bit too childish, for a 6 year old! I honestly don't think so, but who knows what today's 6 year olds like?

So instead I began knitting a size 2 years, and now the cardigan has become a future birthday or Christmas present for Agnes.

As you can see in the photo, I made the first pattern row in 2 grey shades. They were supposed to have other colours, but I wanted it to look simple so I went for the neutral choice. Sadly it looked completely wrong and I unraveled the whole lot.

Now I have found 2 beautiful red shades of yarn in my stash - they are more dusty than bright red. Perfect I think...but you will have to wait for photos of that.

Hopefully tomorrow will bring me a bit more elephant'ing - then the elephants can start marching all over the cardigan....

Pamela, thank you very much. :)) I have made quite a few things for Agnes lately, but I just love knitting little baby things. ;))Eventhough it was meant for her bigsister Sarah, then I'm happy that I changed my mind.. :)

Alison, thank you ever so much. Your comment made me happy all the way into my heart. :))The elephants are coming along, eventhough I had to unravel for the 2nd time. I had made the 2nd row of elephants go the wrong way! ;)) Perhaps I shouldn't watch telly while knitting.

Have a lovely day. :))

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Thank you so much, Maureen. :)) Those little elephants have also been a favourite of mine for years and years. I definitely wouldn't mind getting an elephant cardigan for myself sometime - or one with little ghosts. ;))

And I just have to tell how much I admire you and your daughter's blogs. They are both so beautiful and full of gorgeous photos and fantastic work.

I hope that your finger is getting better? Oh, it made me get goosebumps when I saw the photo!

oh this is so lovely, i bet Agens is going to love this. I don't think you are never too old to wear and elephant cardigan. i would wear one for sure ! ^-^ your knitting isso beautiful, wish i were as good.

i was reading older posts, love to visit your blog, such a sweet place. this lovey stripey sweater you made, well, you are right. Jacob is already 4 months and getting so big everyday. will have to forget about the sweater. thanks so much for your kind comments Ulla. take care xxx